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as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
that's not the usual method, but it works
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as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
the characters in this novel are drawn with greater depth than is usual for a work of science fiction
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as in ubiquitous
often observed or encountered
the usual reaction to the sight of the falls is one of absolute awe
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as in ordinary
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Recent Examples of usual
Aria Bendix, NBC News, 26 Aug. 2022
On the first day back, Evans ordered his usual: a single cheeseburger, fries and a Coke.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2022
Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
But as usual, the predictable answer from local and state level politicians is another study.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Ebonē Colbert ordered her usual on her weekly trip to Wendy's with her son: a kid’s meal with a plain cheeseburger for him and a Dave’s Single, a burger topped with lettuce and tomato, for herself.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 26 Aug. 2022
On the first day back, Evans ordered his usual: a single cheeseburger, fries and a Coke.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2022
Noun
The bigger questions as usual are what comes next for the deal participants and the broader market.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
But as usual, the predictable answer from local and state level politicians is another study.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usual
Adjective
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Its operations depended entirely on conventional aircraft and traditional surveillance systems.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Cost Of Status Quo Management SQMs often thrive in structured, very predictable environments where rules are defined and risks are minimized for conventional circumstances.—
Venkat Rao,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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What once felt like science fiction is soon going to become totally normal.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Although that may be the new normal, before your next major tech or AI decision, take a deliberate step back.—
Jason James,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Many of us are figuring out how to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) effectively in our organizations as the technology becomes increasingly ubiquitous.—
Gregory Crawford,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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From its earliest days, ESPN was seemingly ubiquitous, available on cable TV 24 hours a day, then on your computer, across the country’s radio waves, in the form of a magazine, and eventually as a constant companion on your phone.—
Laura Gentile,
Sportico.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Alila Napa Valley goes beyond the ordinary by offering unforgettable experiences designed to captivate modern travelers, especially Xennials.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The couple have often walked red carpets together, so it certainly wouldn’t be considered out of the ordinary for the 37-year-old to walk the Golden Globes red carpet alongside her beau as his plus-one.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The deal, subject to customary closing conditions, will see SoftBank acquire Intel common stock at $23 apiece, according to the statement.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The show is currently on its summertime hiatus, customary among the late night circuit as the hosts take some time off.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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On a typical weekday, only two of them are occupied, though when the campus is crowded for, say, a football game day, they can all be staffed simultaneously.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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In typical Red Bull fashion, the team began the race weekend with palpable pessimism regarding the RB21, struggling with the setups and looking more like an upper-midfield car than a race-fighting one.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Grounded in a strong sense of place, powerful performances speak volumes without excess dialogue in an atmosphere both familiar and uncanny.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
23 Aug. 2025
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Instead, the text-only logo uses a new typeface against the familiar gold background.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These rules are only in place for students in the Mason School district and not visiting teams.—
Jennie Key,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Military planners aimed to mitigate these risks with dress rehearsals at a base in Los Alamitos, California, and training on rules of force, according to the July 1 planning document.—
Tom Hals,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Usual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usual. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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